Wage and Hour Associate Attorney

Looking for an Associate Attorney - Great work/life balance for a boutique litigation firm in Newport Beach, CA!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan RubinoAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $130,000 - $200,000 per yearA bit about us:Boutique litigation firm that has been in business for 30+ years, with the ambition to become the most well respected litigation boutique in California. More than thirty years later, the Firm’s ambition remains unchanged. What has changed, however, is the proximity between ambition and realization. This client boasts Ivy League graduates, judicial clerks, and published authors among its thirty plus lawyers. Its clients include some of the largest companies in the world.Why join us? Amazing work/life balance 1800 minimum billable hours Unlimited PTO 70% medical benefit coverage Great job-progression to PartnerJob DetailsJob Details:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Permanent Wage and Hour Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in a high-profile, cutting-edge legal practice, where you will be responsible for handling wage and hour class and representative actions. You will be a part of a firm that values hard work, talent, and the ability to make a difference in protecting the rights of workers.Responsibilities:As a Permanent Wage and Hour Associate Attorney, your responsibilities will include:1. Handling all aspects of wage and hour class and representative actions, including intake, discovery, legal research, motion practice, and trial work.2. Providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment and labor law issues, including wage and hour compliance, PAGA claims, and employment-related disputes.3. Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, opinion letters, and other legal documents.4. Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.5. Conducting detailed and comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy.6. Collaborating with our team of attorneys to ensure the highest level of client service is provided.7. Keeping abreast of legislative changes that may affect labor and employment law.Qualifications:The ideal candidate for the Permanent Wage and Hour Associate Attorney position will have the following qualifications:1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.2. A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Associate Attorney, Labor and Employment Attorney, or Labor and Employment Lawyer.3. Proven experience handling wage and hour class and representative actions.4. Extensive knowledge of labor and employment law, including PAGA.5. Excellent legal research and writing skills.6. Strong negotiation and litigation skills.7. Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.8. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.10. Admission to the state bar.This position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging and high-stakes cases in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you have the required experience and are ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.